CRUISING April-November 2015
from the UK Plus ms Ryndam Farewell Voyages
7-28-night sailings ÂŁ from Harwich from
599pp
0800 072 8581
Book by 28th February 2015
Welcome TO NO FLY CRUISING with Holland America Line Experience the spectacular fjord scenery of Norway. Or enjoy the gorgeous cities and culture of the Iberian Coasts. Circumnavigate Iceland with it’s out of this world scenery, calling at remote islands on your way. All in premium style with Holland America Line, and sailing conveniently from Harwich. Step onboard the mid-sized ms Ryndam and you’ll find elegant lounges adorned with fine art and antiques; large, comfortable staterooms, most with ocean views, and many with private balconies; restaurants that sparkle with chandeliers, crystal and conversation – including the intimate “Pinnacle Grill”. Traditional features such as polished brassware and the wraparound teak promenade deck.
No-fly Cruising with Holland America Line • Premium value cruises from just
• Convenient departures from Harwich, Essex • Choice of itineraries: Norwegian Fjords, Arctic & Midnight Sun; Iceland & Northern Isles, Western European Cities and Trans-Atlantic.
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • FREE stateroom upgrades* • Reduced fares on select summer shore excursions when booked by 15 March 2015* • £1 cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests on select sailings* • Worry Free Deposits* • Free parking or transfers to/from in Harwich* 2
£599pp
A refined elegance Fewer guests. More personal attention. A sense of spaciousness and elegance throughout. Welcome to the pleasures of cruising onboard the ms Ryndam, a ship that is carefully designed to strike a balance: large enough to offer diverse amenities, dining choices and health and leisure options, yet small enough to preserve a sophisticated ambience.
Mid-sized ms Ryndam, carries just 1,260 guests
Spacious staterooms, leisure and enrichment
Delicious dining and gracious service
• Purposely designed to accommodate fewer guests, resulting in more space per guest than any other premium cruise line
• Choose from spacious inside, sea-view, staterooms and suites
• “As You Wish”® or traditional set dining in the main restaurant, complimented by a menu of classic favourites and inspired choices
• Rich polished woods, fresh flowers and comfortable furnishings create the atmosphere of a fine private home • Lounges and public areas adorned with museum quality art and antiques • The teak wrap-around Promenade decks for strolling and enjoying the panoramic views • Long days and overnights in port allowing time for in-depth discoveries.
• All accommodation features luxurious Euro-top beds, Egyptian-cotton towels and bathrobes • The tranquil Greenhouse Spa & Salon – a haven for rejuvenation and relaxation • Cooking demonstrations and hands on classes in the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine • Digital workshops, powered by Windows®, and the high tech comforts of the Explorations Café, powered by the New York Times.
• The Lido Restaurant offers relaxed dining featuring fresh, cooked-to-order selections • The Pinnacle Grill, refined and luxurious, features Sterling Silver Beef and premium seafood • Canaletto – for informal Italian dining at sea • Award-winning service – from expert table servers to twice-daily housekeeping and nightly turn down service.
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite Book one of ms Ryndam’s Vista (A-BC & BQ), Neptune (SA-SB) or Pinnacle (PS) Suites by 28/02/15 and receive all the following benefits in addition to any current special campaign offer
• US$300 onboard spending credit (SBC) per stateroom • Free Wine Navigator Package (3 bottles) • 2 Free Soda Cards (value up to $100 per stateroom)
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Lisbon, Portugal
Western European Explorer From Harwich set sail to the coasts of France and Cherbourg – for iconic sights such as Mont St Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, and the poignant Normandy Beaches. Home of the Tower of Hercules lighthouse (now a UNESCO site), the attractive city of A Coruna also offers tours to the holy shrine of Santiago di Compostela. Explore the twisting medieval streets of Leixoes, or taste the region’s famous Port wine on a trip to nearby Porto. Scale the rock of Gibraltar and meet its famous residents – or head for an afternoon tea at the elegant Rock Hotel. Cadiz is gateway to beautiful Seville, set among fragrant orange groves. It’s also near to Jerez de Frontera – sherry capital of the world! Finally two days and an overnight in Lisbon offer ample time to explore this fascinating city and perhaps enjoy an evening of Fado and Portuguese cooking.
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12-Night Western European Explorer Roundtrip Harwich Ms Ryndam 4th May 2015 NO FLYING
Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
£799 £799 £1,499 £1,999
Cruise118 Exclusive: • Up to $75 per stateroom onboard spend
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
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Our Food & Wine theme will mean an extra focus on the regional cuisine and wines of the places visited on this fascinating cruise. Discover the history of Port, or taste Sherry at its home in Jerez de Frontera. Enjoy fresh seafood in Normandy, Paella and Tapas in Spain or tasty Portuguese specialities Our experts will also bring the culture of the regions to life while you are onboard ship with wine tastings, folklore and local delicacies.
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • FREE stateroom upgrades* • Reduced fares on select summer shore excursions when booked by 15 March 2015* • £1 cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests* • Worry Free Deposits* • Free parking or transfers to/from in Harwich*
READYSETSAIL from pp
Interior Stateroom
Seville, Spain
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
7-Night Norse Legends Roundtrip Harwich Ms Ryndam 6 Jun*, 18 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep 2015 NO FLYING
READYSETSAIL from pp
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
Bergen, Norway
£599 £599 £1,299 £1,899
Lead in fares based on departure dates marked *
The Norwegian Fjords Sail right into the capital, Olso to experience ancient Viking culture and the paintings of Edvard Munch. Or head for beautiful mountain ringed Bergen with its iconic medieval merchant houses and fish market. Visit pretty Kristiansand, one of Norway’s “White” towns, with traditional wooden houses, then Stavanger, in a gorgeous lake-land setting. Or take in Alesund’s art-deco architecture and lovely setting. Whichever itinerary you choose, enjoy scenic cruising of some of Norway’s most stunning fjords from the decks of your elegant ship, sailing conveniently from Harwich.
Cruise118 Exclusive: • Up to $75 per stateroom onboard spend (6 Jun sailing)
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
7-Night Viking Sagas Roundtrip Harwich Ms Ryndam 16 May*, 13 Jun, 25 Jul 2015 Norwegian Fjords
Ms Ryndam Atrium
NO FLYING
READYSETSAIL from pp
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • FREE stateroom upgrades* • Reduced fares on select summer shore excursions when booked by 15 March 2015* • £1 cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests on select sailings* • Worry Free Deposits* • Free parking or transfers to/from in Harwich*
£599 £599 £1,199 £1,699
Lead in fares based on departure dates marked *
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
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Godafoss waterfall, Iceland
Northern Isles Discover lands both strange and beautiful. In Lerwick explore Jarlshof’s Stone, Bronze and Iron-Age ruins, then head for the rocky panoramas and remote coves of the remote Faroes. Circumnavigate Iceland and enjoy its contrasts from quiet fishing villages and ancient fables to the thriving modernity of the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik. Visit waterfalls, geysers, hot springs and fields of cooled lava. Swim in the naturally warmed Blue Lagoon and relax in geo-thermal mud pools. There’s hiking, horse-riding, biking and kayaking for the active, and all will marvel at Iceland’s amazing birdlife – including puffins, elder ducks and Arctic terns. Then sail to Norway’s magnificent fjords and picturesque ports.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • Worry Free Deposits* • Free parking or transfers to/from in Harwich*
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14-Night Northern Isles
Roundtrip Harwich Ms Ryndam 20 Jun*, 1 Aug 2015 NO FLYING
FARE FROM PP
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
£1,649 £1,699 £3,499 £4,949
Lead in fares based on departure dates marked *
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Flam, Norway
Alesund, Norway
Voyage of the Midnight Sun Take this opportunity to cruise right into the Arctic Circle, sailing conveniently from Harwich. As well as Norwegian cities such as beautiful Bergen and art-deco Alesund, you’ll enjoy spectacular fjord scenery plus visits to picturesque “far north” outposts beyond the Arctic Circle such as Tromso, Hammerfest and Honningsvag, where the sun never truly sets in summertime. Truly a “once in a lifetime” experience, onboard the elegant, mid-sized ms Ryndam!
14-Night Voyage of the Midnight Sun
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • FREE stateroom upgrades* • Reduced fares on select summer shore excursions when booked by 15 March 2015* • Worry Free Deposits* • Free parking or transfers to/from in Harwich*
Roundtrip Harwich Ms Ryndam 23 May*, 4 Jul; 15 Aug 2015 NO FLYING
READYSETSAIL from pp
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
£999 £999 £2,499 £3,499
Lead in fares based on departure dates marked *
Cruise118 Exclusive: • Up to $75 per stateroom onboard spend (4 Jul sailing)
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
Sognefjord, Norway
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Seville, Spain
Palma de Mallorca , Spain
Ms Ryndam Farewell Cruises Say farewell to the elegant ms Ryndam on one of these stunning cruises, as she leaves the shores of the UK, lingers during Autumn in the Mediterranean then heads for Asia.
Mediterranean Adventure (1) Sail from Harwich to the city of Holland America Line’s birth, Rotterdam, then south to Portugal and the cities of Leixoes and Lisbon. From Cadiz, visit stunning Seville, set amongst orange groves or take the old road to Jerez de la Frontera, home of sherry, where the three main varieties are created. Climb the rock of Gibraltar and enjoy the incredible views from this British Bastion in the Mediterranean, then enjoy a full day in Almeria, gateway to the Moorish palaces of Granada. Finally spend some time in Palma, sunny capital of Mallorca in the Balearics, full of Spanish culture and golden beaches, before ending your cruise in Barcelona.
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • FREE stateroom upgrades* • Reduced fares on select summer shore excursions when booked by 15 March 2015* • Worry Free Deposits*
11-Night Mediterranean Adventure 1 Harwich to Barcelona Ms Ryndam 12 Sep 2015 STATEROOM
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
READYSETSAIL from pp
£999 £999 £2,799 £4,099
Please ask for fly/cruise fares
Cruise118 Exclusive: • Up to $50 per stateroom onboard spend Almeria, Spain
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M E D I T E R R A N E A N
A D V E N T U R E
C O L L E C T O R S ’
V O Y A G E
Tuscany, Italy
Rome, Italy
Ms Ryndam Farewell Cruises Mediterranean Adventure (2) From Barcelona, sail south to Italy where first call is Livorno, for the Renaissance wonders of Florence and Pisa’s iconic leaning tower. More museums, galleries and “A list” classical sites await in the fascinating cities of Naples and Rome, best visited in the cool of Autumn. Then it’s time to relax and enjoy sunny Sicily and Greece before heading up into the sheltered Adriatic for the delights of pretty Kotor in Montenegro, and Split in Croatia – built within the ancient remains of emperor Diocletian’s palace. Finally end your cruise in beautiful Venice.
10-Night Mediterranean Adventure 2
Split, Croatia
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following • FREE stateroom upgrades* • Reduced fares on select summer shore excursions when booked by 15 March 2015* • Worry Free Deposits*
Barcelona to Venice Ms Ryndam 23 Sep 2015 STATEROOM
READYSETSAIL from pp
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
£899 £899 £2,699 £3,999
Please ask for fly/cruise fares
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
Venice, Italy
Combine these two amazing itineraries to form a 21-night Mediterranean Adventure Cruise.
From £1,899 per person
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Goa, India
Ms Ryndam Farewell Cruises Far East Explorer Cruise onboard ms Ryndam on her final journey with Holland America Line, as she bids farewell to Europe, via Croatia and Corfu, sailing south through the Suez Canal to the gems of Arabia. Visit the picturesque Jordanian port of Aqaba, gateway to the ancient wonders of Petra, then Muscat and Salalah, set into the rugged mountain and desert scenery of fascinating Oman. India beckons, the colourful contrasts of Goa, Mangalore and Cochin – then sail to Sri Lanka and Malaysia, where the modern skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur jostle with the pristine beauty of Penang. Finally end your cruise in Singapore.
28-Night Far East Explorer Venice to Singapore Ms Ryndam 3 Oct 2015 STATEROOM
FARES FROM PP
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
£2,249 £2,449 £4,199 £6,549
Please ask for fly/cruise fares
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite See page 3 for details
Petra, Jordan
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bruges, Belgium
Mont St Michel, France
Azores & Normandy Expedition From sunny Florida head across “the Pond”, visiting idyllic flower-filled Horta on your way. The coasts of France await, Brest in Brittany then Cherbourg, gateway to Mont St Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry and the Normandy Beaches, itself a picturesque, proud and busy port. From Zeebrugge in Belgium, enjoy a day in picturesque Bruges, called Venice of the north for its canals and stone bridges.
15-Night Azores & Normandy Expedition Tampa to Harwich Ms Ryndam 19 Apr 2015 CRUISE ONLY
READYSETSAIL from pp
Interior Stateroom Ocean View Stateroom Vista Suite Neptune Suite
£699 £699 £1,499 £1,999
Please ask for fly/cruise fares
SUITE MOMENTS Enjoy up to US$300 spending money and more when you book a suite
Book by 28 February 2015 to receive the following: • • • •
See page 3 for details
FREE stateroom upgrades* Up to 10% off select summer shore excursions £1 cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests on select sailings Worry Free Deposits*
Terms and Conditions: For full itineraries, deck plans, cabin descriptions and terms & conditions please refer to the current Holland America Line Worldwide Cruises brochure. Fares are listed in GBP Sterling and are per person cruise only, double occupancy and include non discountable amounts and taxes. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn or sailing/departure dates may be substituted without prior notice. Subject to availability. Certain restrictions apply. *ReadySetSail offers are per person based on Promo ZQ, double occupancy, for 1st and 2nd guests sharing a stateroom and excludes 3rd/4th guests, except as provided herein. ReadySetSail offers are available for new bookings, are not combinable with Flash promotions, are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Offers are applicable on select summer 2015 departures. Free stateroom upgrade offer provides an upgrade from an interior to an ocean-view stateroom, subject to availability. For example, book an ocean-view stateroom and pay the price of an interior stateroom. Shore Excursion offer applies only to select shore excursions, purchased in advance of embarkation, prior to 15 March 2015. If a shore excursion is cancelled once on board, the refund will be the amount paid. For full terms and conditions applicable to your excursion, please refer to hollandamerica.com. £1 cruise fare for 3rd/4th guests is based on sharing a stateroom with 1st and 2nd guests, and is based on Promo Z3/ZT. Worry Free Deposit permits guests to make changes to their original booking up to 90 days prior to departure or the final payment due date, whichever comes first. Eligible changes include ship/sailing date, stateroom, promotional code and one name change. Deposits remain non-refundable. Air fare increases and air change fees will apply. Free Parking or Free transfers offers apply to departures from Harwich only, and in ocean-view and above category staterooms. Parking and transfers must be selected at time of booking. Parking offer is based on Promo HPA and is restricted to one car per booking. Transfers to Harwich are based on Promo HTF and are available from LHR and LGW gateways to the ship and from the ship back on the day of embarkation and disembarkation. Suite offer: Guests who book a suite category stateroom receive US$150 per person (US$300 per stateroom) onboard spending credit, a Free Wine Navigator Package and two free soda cards. Suite offers apply only to guests 1 and 2 in the stateroom and are not transferable or refundable. The onboard spending credit is not combinable with regional discounts, Net Rates or other travel agency exclusive offers. Wine Navigator Package includes three complimentary bottles of wine per stateroom. A list of available wines to choose from will be delivered to your stateroom on embarkation day and wines chosen can be ordered from your Wine Attendant or Cellar Master in the Dining Room. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to receive the Wine Navigator Package. Two Free Soda Cards are available per stateroom. Each card has a value of US$50 and may be used to purchase fountain sodas only at payment terminals aboard the ship. No balance may be carried on the Soda Card after the end of the cruise. Unused portion of card will not be refunded at the end of the cruise. This card cannot be redeemed for cash and is not replaceable if lost or stolen. Ships' Registry: The Netherlands.
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Collectors’ Voyages For those who love the thrill of “collecting” new places, we’ve combined a number of our cruises into longer, leisurely itineraries, offering a Europe experience few will ever have. And because they are priced as one cruise, these voyages also offer unparallel value. Here are a few of our suggestions, many of which feature our Ready Set Sail and Suite offers:Azores, Normandy & Iberia
19 Apr 2015
27-nights from £1,299
Central America to Normandy
12 Apr 2015
22-nights from £899
Norse Legends & Viking Sagas
6 Jun 2015
14-nights from £999
Midnight Sun & Norwegian Fjords
23 May 2015
21-nights from £1,399
Northern Isles & Norwegian Fjords
13 Jun 2015
21-nights from £2,049
Midnight Sun & Northern Isles
20 Jun 2015
28-nights from £2,749
Norwegian Fjords & European Jewels
5 Sep 2015
18-nights from £1,499
Mediterranean Adventure
12 Sep 2015
21-nights from £1,899
Mediterranean Adventure & Far East
12 Sep 2015
49-nights from £3,849
Other 14-28-night Collectors’ Voyage combinations available, please ask for details
To book please call your award-winning Cruise Concierge on 0800 072 8581 (7 days a week from 9am-9pm) or visit us
Published December 2014
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